Associate Research & Development Technologist
Associate Research & Development Technologist
Apply remote type Onsite locations Arnold, PA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-2025-210 If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
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Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages: Competitive Pay Annual Bonus Earning Potential Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance. The Associate Research and Development Technologist will assist in supporting projects and documenting results as well as the research of programs to drive cost optimization through formulation and processing efficiencies, create new prototypes for product development initiatives, and identify/approve potential ingredient and manufacturing suppliers. Core Responsibilities
Assists in the development of new products and line extensions from bench top to commercialization. Helps R&D team in performing pilot plant tests to generate product prototypes, documents, organizes product reviews, and provides verbal and written communication on progress of projects. Runs production tests at manufacturing plants developing commercially viable new products or reformulated products to improve quality. Works with on-line formulation data base system creating or adjusting product formulations. Maintains accurate project files, formulations, specifications and product/project data. Works with cross functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering, Quality, Process Control etc.) on projects providing product development support. Improves product development skills through appropriate training, understanding USDA/FDA regulations and hands-on working in projects. Assists other R&D team members if required to generate product prototypes. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in Food Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. Strong scientific knowledge of meat, non-meat ingredients and their functionality. Able to work with pilot plant equipment with minimum supervision. Proficient in on-line work systems and product development software tools. Continuously improves and updates food/meat science and product development skills and understands all aspects of current plant process systems. Ability to multi-task; strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills. May require travel up to 40% of the time. Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English. Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. Work Environment & Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Office and plant setting. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical
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Apply remote type Onsite locations Arnold, PA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-2025-210 If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
Apply Now! Your Opportunity
Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages: Competitive Pay Annual Bonus Earning Potential Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment. In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance. The Associate Research and Development Technologist will assist in supporting projects and documenting results as well as the research of programs to drive cost optimization through formulation and processing efficiencies, create new prototypes for product development initiatives, and identify/approve potential ingredient and manufacturing suppliers. Core Responsibilities
Assists in the development of new products and line extensions from bench top to commercialization. Helps R&D team in performing pilot plant tests to generate product prototypes, documents, organizes product reviews, and provides verbal and written communication on progress of projects. Runs production tests at manufacturing plants developing commercially viable new products or reformulated products to improve quality. Works with on-line formulation data base system creating or adjusting product formulations. Maintains accurate project files, formulations, specifications and product/project data. Works with cross functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering, Quality, Process Control etc.) on projects providing product development support. Improves product development skills through appropriate training, understanding USDA/FDA regulations and hands-on working in projects. Assists other R&D team members if required to generate product prototypes. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in Food Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. Strong scientific knowledge of meat, non-meat ingredients and their functionality. Able to work with pilot plant equipment with minimum supervision. Proficient in on-line work systems and product development software tools. Continuously improves and updates food/meat science and product development skills and understands all aspects of current plant process systems. Ability to multi-task; strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills. May require travel up to 40% of the time. Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English. Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. Work Environment & Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Office and plant setting. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical
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